ALL NATURAL Premium Free-Range THICK Bully Sticks & Moo Chews
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We believe many health issues arise from preservatives, sugars, heavy processing, antibiotics, growth hormones, and harmful insecticides and chemical fertilizers in food production. For that reason, we are always looking for the best treats for our canine family. And, in our quest to find the best bully sticks available, we learned some important albeit expensive lessons!

We knew that it was important to find a free-range, grass-fed protein product, and initially ordered Bully Sticks from Top Dog, a new company on the market. However, we were upset when we found the sticks to not be odor-free. So, we tossed them out and went with a company that quite boldly advertises having odor-free products. Placing the required minimum $300 order, we were now happy, as indeed, these Bully Sticks were odor-free.

Unfortunately, that happiness was fleeting as further research about issues related to odor and also irradiation came to light. As Top Dog did not employ irradiation, our original purchase from them actually had been the better one after all. Although a costly learning experience, we can now feel confident that we are providing the best treats of this kind for all of our canine friends.
 

BULLY STICKS 101
All Bully Sticks are not created equal. The first thing to consider when purchasing bully sticks is the country of origin.  Most of the bully sticks found in major pet stores are from India or other parts of the world outside of South America. The living conditions of people and livestock in these countries is less than appealing, and as such, Top Dog only sells product from free-ranging South American cattle. These cattle are considered to be “green cattle” as they are given NO hormones, NO antibiotics, NO steroids, and they are fed NO feed. These cattle typically graze freely on open, wild grass fields, and drink from fresh springs and streams. They grow slowly and naturally, fed NO corn to make them big and fat. Many ask why not buy bully sticks from North American cattle. The reason for this is that most of the cattle in the US are kept in feedlots and encouraged to grow at a much faster rate (via growth hormones) than that of free-ranging cattle. 

Another difference between bully sticks on the marketplace is whether or not they are vertically drained and then baked. It is much cheaper to sun dry bully sticks and other natural treats, but it is much riskier as potential diseases and bugs can enter the product much more easily. All
of Top Dog's treats and chews are baked—which is more expensive—but this allows for the quality of the product to remain quite high. 

All-Natural Bully Sticks are truly different.  Most of the bully sticks on the market are irradiated—Top Dog's are not. This is due to the fact that irradiation actually destroys nutrients and creates new chemicals in food (learn more about irradiation here). All of Top Dog's products, that are exported from Brazil, are first inspected by the country's Ministry of Agriculture in accordance with international sanitation standards. Since 1990 Brazil has not registered a single case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Mad Cow Disease), the European Union classifying Brazil as being among those countries with the least chance of developing the disease. Top Dog products are then evaluated by both the FDA and USDA, approved without problem or disease. 

The bully sticks we carry are also not smoked, which adds a process and ingredients that we believe are just not healthy for our dogs. The problem is, most businesses fail to mention if their sticks are smoked or not. Smoked sticks can tend to look prettier and even be thicker; however, their quality is definitely lacking.

Who says size doesn't matter? For safety reasons, we only recommend chews 12 inches in length, and in the highest width possible. Many companies advertise bully sticks, using various descriptors, such as. standard, thick, very thick, jumbo, and/or premium. Top Dog Treats honestly does stand behind their name, and has guaranteed us that premium thick bully sticks will be just that. When their Premium 12" Thick sticks are ordered, they are hand-picked to guarantee quality and size consistency.

To the dog, the whole world is a smell.  Although our furry pals love stink, we tend to want to mask what we believe are offensive odors. But, a totally natural product will automatically retain an associated odor. Bully Sticks are an all-natural beef product and as such should have some odor to them. If you ate a banana or even a steak, the expectation is that it would smell like a banana or a steak, and if it didn't, you'd certainly be suspect. Many manufacturers currently selling bully sticks wash their products in peroxide and other chemicals which are not healthy. However, the result is a product that has no smell at all. We prefer to offer products which are truly all-natural, and as such, they are going to have a slight odor. 

Don't be fooled by the price.  You will see Bully Sticks selling for $1 to $8 each, thicker and larger product tending to fetch more. However, product from companies that utilize questionable practices is clearly not worth the same as product such as that which we are selling, which is 100% free-range, natural, irradiation-free, antibiotic-free, growth hormone-free, etc.

The problem is that many companies are selling poor-quality product at ridiculous prices, and folks are being fooled into believing that they are getting something good for their dogs. And, that is the saddest part of this equation.

All you have to do is ask.  We are amazed at how afraid folks are to ask businesses about their products before making a purchase. Remember, companies want to make a sale and do not always mention what is done to bully sticks. They leave out the fact that they may be smoked, that the animals had received antibiotics and hormones, they they were subjected to irradiation, insecticides and chemical fertilizers were utilized in the raising of the cattle, etc.

SAFETY can never be stressed enough!  We only recommend and sell chews that are thick and 12 inches in length, despite the size of the dog. While some dogs are slow and methodical chewers, others can be quite aggressive when greeted with such a treat. It is always important to remember that you MUST supervise your dog when utilizing this, or any kind, of chew. We keep our Alfie in the same room with us and watch him as he slowly chews and softens and ingests his chew. When it gets to about 4 inches in length, we take it away and toss it out. In that way, we do not need to worry about him ingesting a large piece.





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5-Stick Price:  $30.00

10-Stick Price:  $50.00

50-Stick Price:  $238.00

100-Stick Price:  $440.00


PREMIUM Free-Range 12" THICK Bully Sticks  
*Only limited quantity available, so do not hesitate in ordering!

Bully Sticks are a great way to give dogs something to chew on that they'll love and is great for them too. All of our bull sticks promote healthy teeth and gums, and are made from free-ranging Brazilian cattle, so you don't have to worry about how safe they are. They are 100% beef, meaning your dog can actually safely digest them, unlike that of ingesting chunks of chemically-processed beef hide from rawhide-type chews.


We do not pack these in plastic bags, as this could trap moisture and cause molding. They are very stable products when kept in a cool and dry environment with exposure to air. Bully sticks can also be frozen for prolonged storage.
 
 
Benefits
NO irradiation (learn what this means)
NO hormones, no antibiotics, no steroids
NO chemical processing
NO preservatives or nitrates
NO fillers, additives or added flavors
NO smoking or basting
NO colors or dye, so won't stain carpet
Naturally from free-ranging, grass-fed beef
Healthy alternative to rawhide
 

Ingredients
100% bull penis

Source
Brazil
USDA & FDA approved



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Price:  $16.00


PREMIUM Free-Range 12" Beef Trachea Tubes — 5 Tube Pack 

Beef tracheas are very digestible and their crunchy texture is music to any dog's ears. Sometimes referred to as “moo-tubes” or “windies” or "windees," these hollow 100% beef windpipe treats, are a great alternative to standard chews.

Trachea tubes
are a source high in natural Chondroitin, and for both growing and mature dogs, consistent intake of naturally occurring sources of Chondroitin helps to form, nourish, and replace collagen, which helps make up our cartilage. Helping to maintain healthy joints is particularly important for large dog breeds that are prone to hip dysplasia.

For variety, you can fill these tubes with peanut butter. Or, for a delicious frozen treat,  break them in half, fill with one of Suzi Beber's Frosty Paws Natural Recipes, and pop it in the freezer.  Your furkid will simply love this kind of crunchy and frosty snack, just like we love the combined textures in ice-cream cones!    

These tubes are very stable product when kept in a cool and dry environment with exposure to air. Beef trachea tubes can also be frozen for prolonged storage. 12" long X 1.5" wide.

 
Benefits
NO irradiation (learn what this means)
NO hormones, no antibiotics, no steroids
NO chemical processing
NO preservatives or nitrates
NO fillers, additives or added flavors
NO smoking or basting
NO colors or dye, so won't stain carpet
Naturally from free-ranging, grass-fed beef
Healthy alternative to rawhide
 

Ingredients
100% Beef Windpipe
(Trachea Tube)

Source
Brazil
USDA & FDA approved
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